Who Knew? A History Podcast
1) Mary Cassatt and the Art of the Fair
Mary Cassatt is one of the most important artists in American history, and much of her time was spent in Paris, France. But as we return to the Columbian Exposition for our latest Who Knew? episode, M...Show More
2) Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing the Grounds
As Mrs. Allgood and Mr. Rixon return to Chicago and the Columbian Exposition, we focus on the man who designed its fairgrounds: Frederick Law Olmsted. In our latest episode from Season Two, we explore...Show More
3) George Ferris and the Ferris Wheel
We're back! After months of delays, Mrs. Allgood and Mr. Rixon are pleased to bring you an all-new episode of Who Knew? A History Podcast! And we return to Chicago and the Columbian Exposition of 1893...Show More
4) New Episodes Coming in 2022!
We know many of you have been patiently waiting for our next episodes about the Chicago World’s Fair. We were on track to get them published over the summer, but between vacations, family obligations,...Show More
5) The Columbian Exposition: A Trip Around the Fair
Mrs. Allgood and Mr. Rixon are back for Season Two of Who Knew? A History Podcast! And this season, we're taking the listeners back in time to an event that created modern America - the Chicago World'...Show More
6) Aunt Jemima: The Fair, Foods, and Branding
The Columbian Exposition of 1893 is linked to several famous American food brands, including Vienna Beef Hot Dogs and Hershey's Chocolate. But it was also the debut of Aunt Jemima, the famous mascot f...Show More
7) Student Holiday Mailbag (with Mr. Kasakove)
Mrs. Allgood and Mr. Rixon are back to answer your questions, with special guest and fellow O'Connell Social Studies teacher Mr. Kasakove! In this bonus episode, we answer questions sent in by our cur...Show More
8) The Witch of Pungo: Grace Sherwood
Mrs. Allgood and Mr. Rixon are back for a bonus Halloween episode! What do dead cows, black cats, and a rat infestation have in common? They're all connected to the "Witch of Pungo," an urban legend i...Show More
9) Coca-Cola: From Medicine to Mega Brand
We've reached the season finale of Who Knew?, so Mr. Rixon and Mrs. Allgood are cracking open an ice cold can of knowledge about Coca-Cola! In this episode, we explore how the beverage has origins in ...Show More
10) Miss America with Special Guest Lianne Cottrell
She's beauty, she's grace, she's....Mrs. Cottrell! Join Mrs. Allgood and special guest Mrs. Cottrell, another Social Studies teacher at Bishop O'Connell High School, as they explore the history of New...Show More